St Andrews Aquarium

Marine Life Centres

St Andrews Aquarium is an underwater world of adventure with amphibians, fish and seals alongside reptiles, arachnids, seals, penguins, baby alligators and even meerkats!

Nestled on St Andrews' dramatic north facing cliffs, with stunning views of the famous west sands and St Andrews Bay, St Andrews Aquarium boasts one of the finest coastal locations in the historic town.

Step through the doors and be transported into an underwater world of adventure and discovery. Come face to face with some of the most beautiful, fascinating and dangerous creatures of the watery worlds. From black tip reef sharks to seahorses, lobsters to lionfish, poison dart frogs to piranhas, loveable seals...... and not to forget the fabulous meerkats, Kate and Wills.

The Aquarium welcomed new residents in 2013 when a waddle of 4 female Humboldt penguins were transferred from the Seaview Wildlife Encounter in the Isle of Wight and are now permanent residents at the coastal attraction. They were quickly followed by the arrival of a very rare and what is Scotland’s largest, Alligator Snapping Turtle, six Southern Stingrays and three baby Bearded Dragons who hatched at the Aquarium too! Also recently arriving is two baby American Alligators - the only pair of American Alligators in Scotland and only the second pair in the UK.

Get up close and personal with daily interactive demonstrations which include seal, meerkat and penguin feeding and a rockpool ramble.

Please note: last entry into the Aquarium is one hour before closing time.

Catering

Cafe / Restaurant available on site

Shop

Tea & Coffee Available

Domestic

Toilets

Leisure Facilities

Gift Shop

Payment Methods

Cash

Debit Card

Delta Card

Electron

Mastercard

Switch Card

VISA Card

Transport

Coach Parking Off-site / street

Paid Parking within easy distance

Public Parking Nearby

Children

Baby Changing Facilities Available

Children Welcome

Children's Menu Available

Highchair Available

Facilities

24hr CCTV

ASVA Member

Disabled Access
Full wheelchair access is available to just over 50% of the building which includes access to lower level displays, the Amazonian exhibits, the Native Marine exhibits, the Seal Pool, disabled toilets, reception area and the downstairs seating area in Café

No Smoking Permitted

Picnic Area

Location

Coastal Location

Special Requirements

Children Welcome

Coach Parties Welcome

Disabled Citizens

Families

Groups Welcome

No Pets Allowed

School Groups Welcome

Senior Citizens

Single Travellers

Young People

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Road Directions

Don't get lost on your way to the Aquarium, we're really easy to find! St Andrews Aquarium is right next to West Sands Beach in St Andrews. Find us right next to the beach at the heart of St Andrews, just 60 minutes from Edinburgh and 20 minutes from Dundee. Public car parks nearby.

By Road: Find us right next to the beach at the heart of St Andrews, just 60 minutes from Edinburgh and 20 minutes from Dundee. Public car parks nearby.

Public Transport Directions

Getting there by railway:- Regular services run to and from Leuchars Train Station (with bus transfers into St Andrews).

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Access to Public Areas (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to :

a public toilet

a public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair

the ticket issuing point

General

Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility

There is an audible alarm system

Staff

Staff who have contact with visitors have disability awareness training

Cafeteria / Restaurant

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to the :

restaurant

Parking

The route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is :

with a ramp

Parking provided for visitors

With designated parking for visitors with disabilities

Within about 50 metres of the attraction

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.